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[Snowball]

I'm hoping someone can help with my problem.  I have bought a lovely sleeveless sundress that is white with a navy floral pattern. The fabric is viscose/cotton/linen and washing instructions say gentle wash, do not bleach. I have found the navy dye has run in places - I think where there is rubbing - e.g. under the arm area (I'm not THAT sweaty!!!! - I hope  ).

Any ideas how I can stop the dye transfer?

[Joyce]

I used one of those dye catchers you put in your machine, for a top which did similar.

[Dorothy]

I would play safe and handwash, at least for the first couple of times.  I had a lovely summer skirt once like that, and when I machine washed it, the darker colour left splodges on the lighter colour & I had to throw it out 

Glad you're not that sweaty - but I've ruined a couple of fair-trade tops as I sweated so much the colours ran under the arms.  Grrrrrrrr!  Menopause!

[littleminnie]

I agree with Cubagirl, I would use a colour catcher.

[Snowball]

 
I haven't used Colour Catcher before (didn't know it existed) but will give it a go.  Thank you ladies.

BTW Dorothy, you have my sympathy. I like the style of this dress and it is very comfortable so it would be a real shame to have to throw it out because under the arms looked unsightly.

Off to the shops...

[littleminnie]

They allow you to do a mixed load, rather than doing the usual darks, whites and coloureds.

[CLKD]

However: Himself and I read the bottles in the supermarket this week - ingredients all the same!  I would be taking the dress back to the shop!

If I am concerned about new clothing I hand wash in clear, cool water and drip dry.

[Snowball]

Just a quick update.  I machine washed with the colour catcher and the dress looks much better. There is still a little faint blueness just at the armhole but other than that it is perfect. Unfortunately the shrug I wore with it still has blue staining at the armpits, so I have put it back in to rewash. The cc sheet came out pale blue so it obviously is working.

Thanks for your help everyone. x

[Joyce]

 

[CLKD]

A slight meander: does anyone see "bounce" sheets on the shelves these days, I have used them as drawer/case liners for years but can't find them!

[Snowball]

Hi CLKD
I remember them! Out of curiosity I did a search on all the main supermarket online sites and can't see these, but they are available on Amazon. It's really annoying when a favourite product goes out of favour. My husband has a particular favourite brand of shampoo that I can only buy at one local(ish) supermarket now.

[CLKD]

 

Shield (blue/green coloured) soap seems to have disappeared too  - probably 'no demand' 

[star35]

Asda are still selling shield where I live.

[CLKD]

Will try Asda if we drive by one  …….. thanks.

[CLKD]

Earlier I rattled an almost empty box of 'persil' powder and was surprised to find a whole 'wash' between the two layers of cardboard!  As the boxes are filled in the Factory I expect there's spillage ......... so B4 I put the box into re-cycling I carefully poured into the appropriate tray in the machine, ready for the next load.  That's 2p saved then